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Our major roadworks
Below are some of our planned and ongoing works that may cause disruption on our network. For a complete list of works and the most up-to-date information, please visit our roadworks map.
Our teams work hard to reduce disruption while carrying out highway works. However, some delays and inconvenience may be unavoidable. We apologise for any disruption and thank you for your patience while we complete these improvements.
Rook Lane B2031, Chaldon, Tandridge
Surrey Highways will be making alterations to the verge to create new laybys on Rook Lane. The following work forms the final phase to deliver the highways improvements associated with the expansion of St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School.
- Start date: 23 July 2026
- Expected completion: 29 August 2026
- Location: Rook Lane From junction with Church Lane to 56m east of Doctors Lane
Surrey Highways will be making changes to the verge on Rook Lane to create new lay-bys. This is the final phase of the highway improvement works linked to the expansion of St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School.
Other information: These works will also involve the closures of Hilltop Lane, Springbottom Lane and Stanstead Road throughout duration of works to avoid traffic using unsuitable roads within the local area.
Our major projects
We are committed to making journeys across the county easier, more predictable and safer. We recognise that a good quality transport network helps our county's economy to be strong, vibrant and successful and ensures Surrey remains a great place to live and work. For a complete list of works and the most up-to-date information, please visit our roadworks map.
Our teams work hard to limit the disruption of our works on public. However, due to the nature of these works, they may cause disruption. We apologise for any delays our works causes and thank you for your cooperation and patience while we deliver these works.
Current major projects being deliver in Surrey:
- A320 North of Woking improvements
- Farnham Infrastructure Programme
- Guildford to Godalming Greenway
- Weybridge town centre
- Horley Town Centre programme
- Cranleigh High Street improvements
- Boxgrove roundabout improvements
Our roadworks explained
How roadworks are coordinated
We have a legal duty to coordinate work on the highway to help reduce disruption.
Our work along with utility companies must have a permit or give advance notice before starting planned work. Our Streetworks Team review these applications and may apply conditions, change dates or restrict work during busy times where possible.
Emergency works
Emergencies can happen at any time on the highway. When they do, our teams respond quickly to keep road users safe. They will either fix the problem straight away or make the area safe until permanent repairs can be completed. We apologise for any delays these works may cause and thank you for your patience and cooperation while they are carried out. Emergency works can include:
- Fallen Trees
- Flooding
- Voids, subsidence and sinkholes
- Vehicle fire on carriageway
- Debris for example shed load
- Material spills on the road for example oil, paint, toxic or hazardous material or significant amount of mud likely to cause an accident.
We try to keep disruption from emergency works to a minimum. For more information, visit our road emergencies page.
If no one is on site
There are several reasons why no one may be working on a roadworks site:
- Work is carried out in stages - different teams complete different parts of the job. For example:
- digging the hole
- installing or repairing equipment
- refilling the hole
- resurfacing the area.
- Traffic management is being set up - work may be waiting for traffic lights, signs or cones to be put in place so it is safe to begin.
- Materials need time to set - surfaces such as concrete or tarmac need time to harden before they can be used. Roads and pavements can only reopen once they are safe.
- Safety checks or testing are taking place – to see if the repair has fixed the problem or testing the area to see what works will be required.
- Permanent repair is being designed and planned
Noise from roadworks
Roadworks can involve noisy activities such as digging or drilling. These are often needed to access underground services and carry out repairs. Some work takes place outside busy traffic times to keep roads open during the day.
Night-time works
Working at night can help reduce traffic disruption, especially on busy roads. However, it can also create noise for nearby residents. We set working hours by considering traffic levels, safety needs and the impact on the local community.
Protecting new roads and pavements
We can protect new roads and pavements for a short time after they are finished. We do this by sending a legal notice to utility companies (like gas, water or electricity). This is called a Section 58 notice.
The notice means utility companies cannot dig up the road or pavement for 3 to 5 years after it has been rebuilt or resurfaced. However, there are some exceptions.
Work is still allowed if it is:
- Minor work that does not dig up the road
- Emergency work (for example, fixing a burst pipe)
- Work to connect a new customer
- Work required by the Health and Safety Executive
- Certain gas safety work required by law
- Work that was planned under pipeline safety rules but could not have been identified earlier.